Hello! I’m Sonika Mbewe, a passionate gastronmist and food activist. I recently founded an NGO dedicated to promoting African cuisine, strengthening food tourism, and empowering women through sustainable farming and business skills. To further this mission, I aim to attend conferences on food tourism and female entrepreneurship, connecting with business leaders, industry experts, potential investors, and mentors.

Why This Matters:
Attending these conferences will provide invaluable networking opportunities, allowing me to gain insights, share experiences, and forge partnerships that will help my NGO grow and achieve its goals. By supporting this campaign, you are helping me bring back knowledge and resources that will benefit our communities and promote African culinary heritage globally.

Conferences I Plan to Attend:
International Conference on Food and Tourism
Date: August 7-8, 2024
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

International Conference on Food Tourism and Sustainability
Date: November 7, 2024
Location: Soweto, South Africa

Africa Future Food Summit
Date: November 28-29, 2024
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Food Africa, the International Trade Exhibition for Food & Beverages
Date: December 3-5, 2024
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 Annual Summit
Date: September 2-6, 2024
Location: Kigali, Rwanda

AWIEF2024 Conference, Exhibition & Awards
Date: November 28-29, 2024
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

International Conference on Food Tourism and Sustainability
Date: August 14-15, 2024
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Top Women Conference
Date: November 25-26, 2024
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

International Conference on Food Tourism and Sustainability
Date: December 27-28, 2024
Location: Bridgetown, Barbados

International Conference on Food Tourism and Sustainability
Date: December 9-10, 2024
Location: Vitoria, Brazil

International Conference on Women Entrepreneurship
Date: March 10-11, 2025
Location: London, UK

WBENC National Conference
Date: June 23-26, 2025
Location: New Orleans, USA

Funding Target: $4,500
This amount will enable me to attend at least three of these crucial events. The funds will cover travel expenses, conference fees, accommodation, and other related costs.

Join Me on This Journey:
Your contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference. Together, we can empower women, promote African cuisine, and make a lasting impact on our communities. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Sonika Mbewe
Founder, Tastes of Africa